Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

REPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 559 RoyalArch SS 9 MarkMasonry 5 ^ ° Scotland 560

Opening of a New Lodge at Kilsyth S ^ i Opening of a New Lodge at Glasgow 561 Opening of a New Lodge at Liverpool 562 Royal Masonic Pedigree Wheat * 562 The Strong Foundation 5 * 5 *"

Summer Banquet of the Hervey Lodge 5 ° 3 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 56 3 Scottish Freemasonry 5 ^ 4 Approaching Elections of the Boys' and Girls' Schools 5 64 Our Late Grand Master 5 ^ 5 CoDRESPONDENCE .

Thc Royal Visit to Plymouth 565 Lodge Minute Books 560 Secrecy of Freemasonry 566 Our Late Grand Master , 56 f > Masonic Notes and Queries 5 < JG

The New Porch of Swanscombc Church 5 66 Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset 5 ^ 7 Consecration of New Lodge at Amlwch 567 Lodge Meetings for , next week 5 68 Advertisements 557 5585645 6 957057 * 57 2

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toft IgtawmrB . COLCHESTER . —Angel Lodge ( No 51 ) . —The monthly meeting ot the Angel Lodge , on Tuesday week , was availed of for the presentation to Bro . F . A . Cole of a Past Master ' s Jewel , subscribed for by the members , and the esteem in which the I . P . M . is held was evidenced by one

of the largest gatherings of members and visitor ' s which has ever been seen at any ordinary meeting of the lodge . In the unavoidable absence ofthe R . W . the Prov . G . M . ofthe Province ( Bro . R . J . Bagshawe ) , the presentation was made by the R . W . Bro . R . Bolton-Barton , LL . D ., Past

Prov . G . M . for Western India , who , having expressed his regret at the cause of the P . G . M . ' s absence , said , upon occasions like that verbosity was out of p lace . The very fact of Bro . Cole being there to receive , in a substantial form , the good wishes of his brethren , showed that they

had recognised the zeal and good-fellowship with which he had carried out his duties as Master , and for his general endeavour to promote the good of the Craft . Dr . Barton then passed a high panegyric upon Bro . Cole ' s private character . In placing the jewel upon Bro . Cole ' s

breast , Dr . Barton expressed a hope that he might live many years to wear it , and be an ornament to his lodge . Bro . Cole , in responding , expressed his heartfelt thanks to the brethren for their extreme kindness , and said he feared they had greatly overrated his poor services . The

jewel , which is a very handsome one , bore the following inscription ' : — " Presented to Past Master Fred . A . Cole , by his brethren of the Angel Lodge ( No . 51 ) , to testify his zeal for Masonry , and as a token of their esteem , —A . L . 5874 , A-D 1874 . "

WINDSOR . —Etonian , Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —The iirst monthly meeting of the season was held on the 1 st inst , at the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . G . W . Dixon , who was supported by Bros . Bladon , S . W . ; Carter , J . W .- Strange , P . M , Secretary ;

Denne , S . D . ; Crowhurst , J . D . ; Cauvm , I . G . ; Schieman , S . ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; Mc Illwham , P . M . ; Duffield , Webster , W . S . Nicholes , Tulley , Stollei-y , and Clay , Visitors : Bros . Bingham , W . M . of Windsor Castle Lodge , 771 ; Devereux , P . M . 771 : Tolley , P . M . 771 ; Grisebrook , P . M . ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Owens ,

W . M . 1501 j and Chorley , J . D . 86 j . The lodge was also honoured by the presence of the V . W . D . P . G . M . ofthe province , Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain of England , who on entering the lodge was received and saluted in a manner according with his exalted rank . The preliminary business of the evening hav-

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ing been disposed of , and the lodge opened in the second degree , Bro . Clay was , after the usual interrogation , entrusted with the pass grip and word leading from the second to the third degree and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Clay raised to the

degree of M . M . by the W . M ., in such a manner as afterwards elicited universal congratulations from the brethren present . The lodge having been closed in the third and second degrees , the W M . rose and expressed the very great pleasure it afforded him and the brethren

of the lodge to be favoured on this occasion by the presence of the V . W . D . P . G . M ., and in a few chosen words proposed that he should be elected an honorary member of the lodge , which was seconded by the S . W ., Bro . Bladon . The V . W . D . P . G . M . in thankinsf the W . M . and the

lodge for the compliment paid to him on this his first visit to the lodge , said he was much gratified by the way in which he had been received by the brethren , and also the excellent working of the W . M . and the officers ; he impressed upon the brethren the necessity of

upholding the high character of the lodge , which was in every respect worthy of the position of senior lodge in the province . The V . W . D . P . G . M . afterwards accepted the office of Chaplain to the lodge , an honour fully appreciated by the brethren , as the absence of a Chaplain has long

been felt to be a serious and only drawback to the lodge . Brother Strange , P . M ., Secretary , then proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that Bro . Biggs , the popular Grand Secretary of the Province , should also be elected an honorary member , which proposition , like the former , was

carried unanimously . It would be impossible to find a province where the duties of Grand Secretary are better performed than they are in Berks and Bucks . Bro . Biggs' kindly disposition and general urbanity has gained a

popularity to be envied . The remaining bnsiness on the agenda having been disposed of , and two propositions for initiations having been received , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for refreshment .

PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE , ( NO . 1178 ) . —At the "Gregorian Arms" Tavern , g 6 , Jamaicaroad , Bermondsey , on Thursday , September 3 rd , this prosperous lodge held its regular meeting . Bro . John Henry Harnsworth , W . M ., opened the lodge punctually at six o ' clock . There were

present during the evening Bros . C . Deakin , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P ., Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Ruse , S . D . ; J . A . Smith , I . G . ; J . W . Avefy , P . M ., W . S . ; Dr . J . Dixon , P . M . ; J . W . Dudley , P . M . ; J . S . Hood , J . G . Tanyer , W . May , F .

Ware , P . Fry , F . Mordecai , A . Lewis , F . Garbett , & c . The visitors were Bros . J . G . Marsh , P . P . G . P ., Middlesex , P . M . 28 ; E . Harris , P . M . and Treasurer , 73 ; T . Nicholson , 101 , 1457 ; Lingood , I . G ., 8 jg ; G . Wilton , 879 ; T . Blake )* , P . P . G . A . D . C , Kent , P . M . ; H . Cutress , and

others . The minutes were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot was unanimous in favour of the admission of the candidate for initiation . This being election night , the bye-laws were read . The S . W ., Bro . J . H . Fudge , being too ill and unable to attend , sent a kind courteous letter to

the members , in which he stated that through his ill health and the recent loss he had sustained by the death of his beloved wife , that for thu present he must decline being elected W . M . All were sorry and disappointed at this decision . The elections took place ancl were declared to be

unanimous 111 favour of Bro . C . Deakin , J . W ., as W . M ., an ;! F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . and Treasurer , being re-elected Treasurer . Bro . W . Y . Laing . P . M . 45 , Tyler , was , on a show of hands , declared to be re-elected Ty ler . The usual notice of motion was given to vote five guine ap from

the lodge funds to purchase a Past Master s jewel , to be presented to the W . M ., Bro . J . H . Harnsworth , as a slight recognition of his services rendered to the lodge during his year of office , and for the admirable manner he presided

over the meetings as the Worshipful Master . The audit committee meeting was appointed to be held on Friday , September 18 th , at Lodge House at 7 o ' clock . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and all the business being finished ,

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the lodge was closed and declared adjourned until Thursday , October 1 st . A good banquet wound up a pleasant evening . GREENWICH . —Star Lodge ( No . 1275 ) . —Installation Meeting . —At the Ship Hotel ,

Greenwich , on Friday , September 4 th , the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held . There were present during the afternoon and evening Bros . T . R . Darke , W . M . ; G . Pymm ,

S . W . ; G . F . Guest , J . W . ; Rev . G . R . P . Colles , Chaplain ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex P . M . ; J . J . Limebeer , S . D . ; W . Kipps , J . D . ; S . Marketis , as I . G . ; R . W . Williams , Orsranist ; W . Ough ,

P . G . M ., P . M . ; C . J . Hogo , P . G . S ., P . M . ; H . Keeble , P . M . ; W . Okey , W . F . Gardiner , L .

H . Williams , W . B . Woodman , J . Fox , J . Finch , IL Lane , H . W . Elmer , A . Tisley , A . C . Woodward , W . Har-Jinan , F . B . Williams , H . Pratt , C . W . Williams , & c . Amongst the visitors we noticed—Bros . W . Smeed , P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , P . M . 946 , fcc . ; J . G . Marsh , P . P . G . P .

Middlesex , P . M . 28 , & c . ; W . Hammond , P . G . Steward , Middlesex P . M . 201 , W . M . 1326 ; E . W . Hubbuck , P . G . S ., P . M . 58 . P . M . 140 ; & c . ; W . H . Waghorne , W . M . 946 ; W . Y , Laing , P . M . 45 , F . Frampton , P . M . 87 ; J . Smith , P . M . 157 ; VV . H . Stacy , 1239 ; W .

Hilton , 135 ; A . C . Bnrrell , S . W . 14 . 46 ; J . JefFeiie , 1351 ; A . M . Thomas , 134 ; J . Hyman , 188 ; C . A . Rose , 144 6 , & c . The minutes were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favour of all the candidates for initiation . Mr . William Hardman being in attendance was introduced and initiated into

Freemasonry . Bros . L . H . Williams and H . W . Elmer were raised to the third degree . Bros . J . Smith , P . G . P-, P . M ., took the chair , and installed Bro . George Pymm , S . W . and W . M . elect , as the Worshipful Master . The officers appointed are Bros . ] . J . Limebeer , S . W . ; H . J . Green ,

J . W . ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer ; ( reinvested for fifth time ) . F . Walters , P . G . P ., Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; ( reinvested for sixth time ) , Rev . G . R . P . Coles , Chaplain ; ( reinvested ) , R . W . Williams , S . D . ; C . W . Williams , J . D . ; W . Bell , I . G . ; W . B . Woodman ,

M . C ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler , Middlesex , Tyler . The work , as usual here , was done in an admirable manner . A letter of condolence was unanimously voted and sent to the widow of the late Bro . Edwin Townshend , who had died since the last meeting . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel

was presented to Bro . 1 . R . Darke , P . M ., for his efficient services rendered to the lodge during his year of office . Several propositions for candidates for initiation were received . The fees were altered for initiation from live to seyen guineas .

Joining , from two to three guineas . Visitors from five to ten shillings and sixpence on ordinary nights , and ten to fifteen shillings and sixpence on the installation ni ghts . The usual splendid banquet followed .

LIVERPOOL . —De Gm / and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . —This influential and flourishing lodge met on Wednesday , 9 th inst ., under the presidency of its new Master , Bro . E . O . C . Rothwell , who gave the several degrees in a most masterly manner , reflecting great credit upon

himself and lodge , whose chair he most ably filled . Amongst other important business the principal and most interesting part was the presentation of a very handsome gold Organist ' s jewel to Bro . Veale , for his energy and good services rendered to this lodge , since its

formation . The W . M . in presenting the jewel , testified most feelingly the kind services rendered by Bro . Veale for some years , not only to this lodge , but to the Craft in Liverpool , as Organist , and hoped he would live many years to wear it , as an honour to the lodge and himself . Bro . Veale

thanked the W . M . and lodge in his usual courteous manner , and after the other less important business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , the brethren retired for refreshment , and closed a most pleasant and satisfactory

meeting . We hear it is the intention of this lodge to apply for a change in its name ; wc should advise the brethren , if such is done , to choose the name of " Amity , " for a more friendly and well-worked lodge , does not , nor cannot exist in tlie province of West Lancashire .